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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Kyle Pitts

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts is the better play on a neutral week. 9.8 PPG with 928 yards gives a reliable baseline. Brenton Strange at 7.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyle Pitts higher, but do not fade Brenton Strange entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19
Brenton Strange
PPG
7.9
Games
12
Rec
46
Rec Yds
540
Rec TDs
3
Targets
60
Bye
Week 8
TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER
Kyle Pitts
PPG
9.8
Games
17
Rec
88
Rec Yds
928
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Brenton Strange
Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

7.9 PPG9.8 PPG
12 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Kyle Pitts at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Kyle Pitts: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Brenton Strange and Kyle Pitts for your lineup, you are not alone. Brenton Strange finished the 2025 season at 7.9 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (12 games), and Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 for the Atlanta Falcons (17 games).

That 1.9-point weekly advantage for Kyle Pitts is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Brenton Strange profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 46 catches). In weeks where Brenton Strange finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Brenton Strange has his bye in Week 8, and Kyle Pitts rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Kyle Pitts outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Kyle Pitts scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatStrangePitts
PPG (Half-PPR)7.99.8
Games Played1217
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)95167
Receptions4688
Rec/Game3.85.2
Receiving Yards540928
Rec Yds/Game45.054.6
Receiving TDs35
Targets60118
Target Share/Game5.06.9
Age2525
Experience2 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyle Pitts at 9.8 PPG, 1.9 points per game above Brenton Strange's 7.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Brenton Strange's 7.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Brenton Strange and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 8, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Kyle Pitts outscored Brenton Strange by 1.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.

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